We’re excited to welcome 20 emerging entrepreneurs into our latest Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator, supported by the City of Perth and Town of Victoria Park.
Following a meet and greet kick-off night last week, the new cohort is ready to turn ideas into action through six weeks of practical learning, connection and support. Delivered by Plus Eight, the program is designed to give early-stage founders the tools, guidance and network they need to test their ideas, strengthen their business models and build momentum.
With the support of the City of Perth and Town of Victoria Park, the Pre-Accelerator is helping create more opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs to connect, learn and grow within Perth’s startup ecosystem.
Over the next six weeks, participants will take part in weekly sessions at Spacecubed, facilitated by our program coordinator Britney Victor. The cohort will be working alongside experienced mentors each week in sessions to explore their businesses, challenge their thinking and build the foundations for their next stage of growth.
The journey will culminate in a Pitch Night on Thursday 1 October 2026, where participants will have the opportunity to showcase their businesses, share what they’ve built and celebrate their progress with the wider Perth innovation community.
Meet the cohort below.
OnDuty - Vireena Koshal
AI voice receptionist that answers calls, books appointments and handles patient enquiries for healthcare providers.
Vacancee - Srdjan Kusmuk
Marketplace enabling hotels to auction last-minute vacant rooms to maximise occupancy.
Access Beyond - Carissa Lee
Human-centred technology company building products that reduce everyday friction. Their first product, Dinner Done, simplifies meal planning and grocery shopping.
The UNCØMMN - Elethea Webb
Philosophy-led apparel and lifestyle brand encouraging authenticity and independent thinking.
Fly High Digital - Paul Manalac
Perth-based venture studio building and commercialising technology products across mobile, XR, accessibility, gaming and e-commerce.
Rhizo Tech (Canopy) - Ricky Gush
Enterprise architecture management platform helping organisations visualise and manage business and technology systems.
Reinvention Bestie - Nadia Stejskal
Coaching platform helping millennial women navigate burnout and career reinvention.
That's Brave - Sarah Royle
Interactive learning game that helps workplaces build psychological safety by improving confidence, communication and decision-making.
PaySpread - Harsh Deepakbhai Mistry
Patent-pending RegTech API that calculates the true cost of employment across international markets.
Cars Like - Yuri Cartland
Independent Australian vehicle comparison platform combining specs, ownership costs and editorial insights.
HealthMesh - Sophia Avery
B2G platform connecting governments and health funders with trusted community organisations to deliver preventative health campaigns.
Agent Anorak - Craig Rappeport
Digital platform preserving the history, knowledge and stories behind vehicles for enthusiasts, clubs and automotive businesses.
ZapSplit - Michael Cheneka
Australian bill-splitting app that lets users scan a receipt, split costs instantly and share payment links. Live on iPhone with Android launching soon.
Blest Pets - Antonio Mison
Pet-focused startup developing products and services to improve the wellbeing of pets and simplify pet ownership.
Bucket Lyst - Thuy My Trinh Truong
AI-enabled solution focused on improving operational efficiency through intelligent automation and digital workflows.
Success Meter - Saurabh Kumar
Hospitality SaaS platform benchmarking website analytics and revenue performance against competitors, providing AI-powered recommendations for growth.
SolaH20 - James Gardner
Solar-powered atmospheric water generation system producing clean drinking water from humidity for remote and water-scarce environments.
SONEVO - Jasmin Kronewetter
AI-first acoustic intelligence platform for local government that uses IoT sensors to automatically detect and log noise events—starting with barking dogs—to provide councils with objective evidence for investigations.
K3-Team Pty Ltd - Pavel Kuksa
AI-powered ERP, CRM and automation solutions helping SMEs streamline operations using Odoo and AI agents.
Lera - Daisy Lyons
Premium female-first strength and wellness brand developing weighted vests specifically designed for women aged 38–55, supporting strength training, healthspan and education through perimenopause and beyond.
Don’t miss the chance to hear these exciting startups take the stage to present their businesses at the end of program Pitch Night on 1st October. Express your interest in attending here!
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